Deputy Manager - Legal

Purpose/Objective

This role is responsible for managing and optimizing the legal structural framework of the organization by managing contracts, performing legal research, maintaining of MIS for ongoing cases, and providing due diligence for M&A activities.

Key Responsibilities of Role

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Contract Management - Draft, review, vet, and negotiate commercial agreements, contracts, MoUs, NDAs, service agreements, and other legal documents.
- Ensure contractual compliance and mitigate legal risks associated with business transactions.
- Maintain and manage contract repositories and related documentation.
Legal Research & Advisory - Conduct legal research on corporate, regulatory, commercial, and business-related matters.
- Provide legal opinions and support to internal stakeholders on operational and strategic issues.
- Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization.
Litigation & Case Management - Maintain MIS and trackers for ongoing litigation, arbitration, and legal proceedings.
- Coordinate with external counsels and internal stakeholders for case management.
- Track case status, legal notices, responses, and regulatory submissions.
Compliance & Governance - Support compliance with applicable corporate, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in the implementation of legal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Maintain records and documentation required for audits and regulatory inspections.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) - Conduct legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and other strategic transactions.
- Identify legal risks and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
- Support transaction documentation, negotiations, and closing activities.

Technical Competencies

Contract Management-APL,Documentation and Case Management-APL,Intellectual Property Management-APL,Legal Automation and Technology-APL,Legal Information Systems and Analytics-APL,Legal Risk Assessment and Mitigation-APL,Research and Impact Analysis-APL

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree (Law) Bar Council of India accreditation (optional), Additional Degrees or Certifications (Corporate Law, M&A) preferred Work Experience (Range of years): Minimum 4 years of experience in corporate law with exposure to contract drafting and M&A procedures.
Preferred Industry: Background of working in legal department within power or energy sector and having knowledge of industry specific laws and regulations including international laws.